Seemingly close, but really different…
After presenting the Cannondale Moterra SL and the Orbea Rise LT to you in testing and individually, but without video, I thought that the two bikes were close enough to make a little face-off in images… Close, but really different. This is ultimately what came out of it, as these two lightweight mountain bikes powered by an assistance that is less and less, displayed much more distinct characters than we imagined. No ranking, therefore, but additional information that should allow you to better understand which of the two would suit you best. Engine…Action!
By Chris Caprin
Cannondale Moterras SL 2
- Usage all mountain
- Wheels of 29 inches in the front and 27,5 in the back
- Debate 160mm AV/150mm AR
- Proportional Response and FlexPivot carbon frame
- Reach 445 mm and Stack 639 mm in size M, offset (fork offset) 44 mm
- Motorization Shimano EP801 250 watts, 85 Nm
- Darfon Battery of 601 Wh
- Console and control: Shimano EP8 et EM800
- Modes d’assistance : 3 (Eco, Trail, Boost) + walking assistance and up to 14 modes with 12 Trail Levels setting
- System for personalized engine settings and connectivity: yes, with the Shimano E-Tube app downloadable on smartphone
- Maxxis Minion DHF EXO + 29×2.50 (AV) and Dissector EXO + 27.5×2.40 (AR) tires
- 4 tailles (S, M, L, XL)
- Three models: SL 2, SL 1 and LAB71, respectively 7 999, 9 999 et 13 999 €
- Price of the tested model: 7 999 €
- Verified weight: 20,60 kg (without pedals, in size M)
- Lien : www.cannondale.com
Orbea Rise Carbon LT M-LTD
- Usage all mountain/enduro
- Wheels of 29 inches in the front and in the back
- Debate 160 mm AV/150 AR
- Carbon frame
- Reach 455 mm and Stack 623 mm in size M, offset (fork offset) 44 mm
- Motorization Shimano EP801 RS 250 watts, 85 Nm
- Assistance maxi : 600 watts on the crest
- Orbea batteries from 420 Wh or 630 Wh + Range Extender en option de Wh
- Order : Shimano EN600no console
- Modes d’assistance : 3 (Eco, Trail, Boost) + walking assistance and up to 14 modes with 12 Trail Levels setting
- System for personalized engine settings and connectivity: yes, with the Shimano E-Tube app downloadable on smartphone
- Maxxis Assegai tires 29×2.50 EXO + AV and Minion DHR II EXO + or Dissector EXO + 29×2.40 AR
- 4 tailles (S, M, L, XL)
- Three carbon models at 6 999, 8 499 et 10 999 €
- Price of the tested model: 10 999 €
- Weight : 18,86 kg the top-of-the-range LTD model (spring shock absorber and 420 Wh battery) and 19,72 kg (air shock absorber and 630 Wh battery option)
- Availability: Summer 2024
- Lien : www.orbea.com
